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An Adirondack Watershed Institute steward conducts a watercraft inspection. Such efforts are key in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species in the park.

Adirondack Watershed Institute awarded $9.3 million contract by New York State

The Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) has been awarded a five-year, $9.3 million contract by New York State to implement the Adirondack Park Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program. The contract calls for the AWI to imple...

Jun 12, 2018, 3:34pm EDT

Adaiah Bauer was selected over thousands of other American students to attend the 2018 FISU Volunteer Leaders Academy.

Paul Smith's College student selected to represent U.S. at international academy

Paul Smith's College student Adaiah Bauer will be travelling to Kazan, Russia, this June as the one American selected for the Volunteer Leaders Academy, an eight-day forum hosted by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Bauer is one...

Jun 1, 2018, 1:22pm EDT

Paul Smith's College students and faculty currently work with the New York State Department of Health in monitoring Lyme disease in the North Country, a vector-borne infection carried by blacklegged tickets (pictured).

Paul Smith's College announces Human Health and the Environment new academic program

Paul Smith's College now offers students the opportunity to earn a four-year degree in the field of Human Health and the Environment. This new Bachelor of Science program focuses on human biology and the environmental factors that impact human health. ...

Apr 20, 2018, 4:34pm EDT

Prof. Curt Stager during last year's SAM Fest event.

Paul Smith's College readying for fifth annual SAM Fest

Paul Smith's College will hold a day-long festival of music, art and TED-style science talks on Saturday, April 28, at the Paul Smith's College VIC. The Science, Art, Music Festival - SAM Fest - is now in its fifth year. It will feature performances...

Apr 18, 2018, 1:06pm EDT

Kelting visiting Washington, DC, representatives to raise awareness and funding for invasive species.

Kelting selected for national leadership development program

Paul Smith's College is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Kelting is one of 45 mid-level administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in the 2018-2019 Senior Leadership Academy. ...

Apr 16, 2018, 2:12pm EDT

Paul Smith's College announces Army ROTC program

Paul Smith's College students will now have the opportunity to participate in Army ROTC, an officer-development program that also pays up to the full cost of tuition. The college is offering the program as a cross-town affiliate of Clarkson Universi...

Apr 13, 2018, 8:37am EDT

An image from last year's Veterans Resource Workshop

Paul Smith's College to host workshop for North Country veterans

Paul Smith's College will host its annual Veterans Resource Workshop, an expert-led clinic focused on helping U.S. veterans start a business, obtain loans, utilize veteran benefits and more. The free workshop, open to all North Country veterans (as ...

Apr 2, 2018, 3:15pm EDT

More images for editorial use available at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbhvv4x0wv2zhsh/AADGI-WjVzC_Sg8txS33f5LYa?dl=0. Photo credit: Cycle Adirondacks/Pure Adirondacks.

Cycle Adirondacks Introduces The Weekender at Paul Smith's College

Cycle Adirondacks added to its 2018 tour menu Thursday with the announcement of The Weekender at The Paul Smith's College, a new family-friendly bicycling event scheduled for June 29-July 1. The new event will be hosted at the breathtaking lakeside ...

Mar 8, 2018, 12:00pm EST

Mountaineer and activist to speak at Paul Smith's College VIC

Sara Safari, a mountaineer and social activist born in Iran, will hold a presentation at the Paul Smith's College VIC on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Safari, who is currently in the process of tackling the world's seven summits - climbing the highest ...

Mar 1, 2018, 12:38pm EST

An Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) steward conducting a watercraft inspection. Support from the regional business community has played a key role in the program's outreach and inspection efforts.

Adirondack business community supports invasive species education efforts

The Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) of Paul Smith's College is pleased to recognize the outstanding support of businesses both in and around the Adirondack Park. Since 2015, the New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) ha...

Feb 13, 2018, 3:50pm EST

About Paul Smith's College

Located just 15 miles west of Lake Placid and 40 miles south of Quebec, Paul Smith’s College is dedicated to hands-on learning, combining theory and practice. Students learn the leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit that have been the hallmark of our graduates. We are the College of the Adirondacks, but we equip our students with the skills to succeed wherever they may be in the world.